Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs

“Warning To Parents From Our Burlington Clinic – Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs Causing Kidney Failure In Children”

If you give your children nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when they have a cold, fever or for any other reason, you absolutely need to be aware of the possible dangerous side-effects.

Recently, it was reported that nearly 3% of cases of pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI ) over 11 years could be traced directly to having taken nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs.

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These findings were published in an online article by the Journal of Pediatrics. Jason Misurac, MD and colleagues from IU and Butler University reported that NSAIDs  such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen  affect kidney function by restricting blood flow to the kidneys, especially if children are dehydrated due to vomiting or diarrhea.

Many parents who do not understand or have not been informed, give their children NSAIDs when they are ill, especially when they have a fever. Remember that fevers are a sign that the child’s immune system is working and that it is counterproductive to lower it with NSAIDs or acetaminophen.

There are 3 things that all parents need to know about fevers …

Fevers are how everyone’s body fights off unwanted germs.

Kids fevers can seem worse than adult fevers  because their immune systems are learning, developing and maturing.

It is very, very rare that someone’s body would create a fever that would be injurious to itself.

[ This can happen but there would have to be a serious condition such as meningitis, encephalitis or a reaction to a vaccination. ]

So, there is really no sense to using medication to lower a fever in most cases, especially when you take into consideration the potentially dangerous side-effects.

Here is a bit of very useful information that you may not know …

Chiropractic care can help your child’s immune system function optimally by using gentle spinal adjustments which remove any interference to your child’s innate healing ability.

To find out more about how chiropractic can help your children stay drug-free, all you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.

Life Chiropractic Centre – helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives in Burlington for over 25 years.

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Side Effects Of Aspirin

“New Side Effects Found Of An Old Wonder Drug – Read This Warning Before You Cannot See!”

There was a study released in the Dec. 19th, 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

This study showed that the daily use of aspirin over a 10 yr period can cause an increased rate of Age-related Macular Degeneration ( AMD ).

AMD usually affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the centre of the visual field ( macula ) because of damage to the retina.

It occurs in wet and dry forms and is a major cause of blindness and visual impairments in adults over 50 years of age.

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AMD can make it difficult or impossible to read or recognize faces.

How would this serve the aging population who love to read, admire their grandchildren and  watch them growing up? You kind of need your eyes for these things!

Numerous other studies have shown daily aspirin use linked to a number of problems including intestinal bleeding and other bleeding issues.

The Star-Tribune article warned in an article in June of 2012 that “ unless you are at high risk for cardiovascular disease, you probably shouldn’t take a low-dose aspirin every day, a new study suggests.

Researchers report that daily use low-dose aspirin use may significantly increase the chance of major gastro-intestinal (stomach) or cerebral ( brain ) bleeding.”

What?!!! – isn’t it aspirin that your family doctor recommends to help prevent heart attacks and strokes ( bleeding of the brain )?

What is going on here? Have we been lied to about the wonder drug called aspirin?  The current study showed that daily aspirin usage for a 10 year period could double your risk of blindness from AMD!

Lead author Barbara E.K. Klein, MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health commented in an article covering the study by saying, “ There a lot of people taking aspirin for cardioprotection.

Heart attacks have a high risk of death, so the question is: is it worth the possible increase in [ risk for ] age-related macular degeneration, compared to the risk of getting a heart attack?”

It is up to the individual person to decide this for themselves, but may I offer something else for you to think about; there are other ways to help prevent heart disease that will not damage your eyes.

To find out more about this topic or any other health issues you or your family may have, you can contact us at 905 335 LIFE (5433).

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Persistent And Reoccuring Colds

“What To Do If Your Kids Get A Lot Of Colds Or Have A Hard Time Getting Rid Of Colds”

Here is some extremely important information for you if your kids get a lot of colds or just seem to go from one cold to another.

Even though it is not unusual for kids to get more colds than adults because their immune systems are learning, developing and maturing, it should not seem like they are fighting a cold most of the time.

This is not considered to be normal.

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As a parent, there are 3 things that you need to know about colds and what you can do to combat them effectively without having to rely on antibiotics or medications.

1—sugar; sugar is never good for anybody but if your kids consume a lot of sugar in their diet, this will actually make them prone to getting more colds.

2—dairy; if your kids consume a lot of dairy products ( milk and ice cream especially ) these things will actually make a cold last a lot longer than it should.

3 – and this may be something that you are not aware of, but chiropractic adjustments have a huge impact on immune system function and when your kids get chiropractic care on a regular basis, you will notice that they will be healthier and get colds less often.

So, if your kids are struggling with colds –whether it is too many or they last too long – my best advice to you is to eliminate all forms of sugar from their diet, minimize how much dairy they consume especially when they have a cold and most importantly, make sure they get chiropractic check-ups on a regular basis.

For more information on this topic or any other health concerns you may have, please call us at 905 335  LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.

Helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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Xray Myths and Misconceptions

“Here Are Some Myths and Misconceptions About X-rays That You Should Know About”

In this post we are going to clear up some myths and misconceptions that many of you have about xrays because often times when you go to a chiropractor, xrays are required to properly assess your posture.

And, according to researchers there is a significant lack of evidence that low doses of ionizing radiation ( xrays ) pose any health risks. In fact, some studies suggest that there may actually be health benefits to such practices.

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There is the 100 YEAR STUDY OF BRITISH RADIOLOGISTS ( doctors who worked in and around xrays ) and they compared these radiologists to all male medical doctors ( non-radiologists ) and Social Class 1 males.

This study determined that British radiologists never demonstrated an increase in cancer mortality compared to the other 2 groups and in fact had a lower cancer mortality rate than the average for the whole population of England and Wales.

In another study, the US Atomic Energy Commission reported that people who live in the 6 US states with the highest level of background radiation had a 15% lower cancer mortality rate comparing to the national average.

Another study performed at the John Hopkins University called the NUCLEAR SHIPYARD WORKERS STUDY compared 3 different groups of workers; 27,800 workers exposed to radiation, 10,300 workers who had minimal exposure to radiation and 32,500 un-exposed workers.

This study found that the exposed workers death rate from cancer was actually lower that the un-exposed workers.

And for centuries, millions and millions of people around the world have sought out health spas with high levels of radiation.

These types of spas are common in some parts of Japan and studies show that people living near these spas have significantly lower cancer-induced mortality rates than people living further away.

So, the conclusion combining the data of these studies – and there are several others that I did not mention – suggest that humans need a level of radiation above the natural level of background radiation found in most areas of the world.

Now considering that exposure to radiation from diagnostic or spinal xrays is less than that of background radiation, most people should have no concerns about having the occasional spinal xray.

For more information on this topic or any other health concerns you may have, please contact us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

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Maintaining Health With Chiropractic Care

“Don’t Wait Until Its Too Late!”

I would like to try and explain to all our readers in this post why it is never in your best interest to wait until you are sick or in pain before you decide to do something about it.

So many times when I meet people and mention to them that I am a chiropractor, they tell me that they do not need a chiropractor because they are feeling fine.

In other words, they are not suffering from any immediate pain or sickness.

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But the thing that really confuses me is that these very same people will take the time to regularly maintain their car before it breaks down, and take the time to regularly maintain their teeth before gum disease and cavities develop even though these things can be replaced.

Your spine on the other hand, which is one of the most important parts of your body can never be replaced. And one of the many benefits of chiropractic care is that it can help to prevent your spine from wearing out or degenerating.

And a spine can degenerate for several years before you feel any pain or symptoms which are in most cases, the last thing to develop.

The only way to know for sure if this is happening to you is to have a postural assessment and get an xray.

And a chiropractor is who you should consult regarding spinal health and spinal hygiene because this is what we do. This is our specialty.

So, if you would like to find out how healthy your spine is and your children’s spine, I would like to invite you to come into our office for a free initial consultation.

All you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433) to schedule your appointment.

Remember that family appointments are always available and that we have been serving families just like yours here in Burlington for over 25 years.

Just like so many of our other patients, I am sure that you too will be pleasantly surprised when you find out how chiropractic care can benefit you and your family.

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Winter Sports Injuries

“What All Parents Need To Know About Winter Sports Injuries”

This is the time of year when I like to remind parents about the dangers of winter sports injuries because so many of our kids participate in activities such as ice-hockey, figure skating, snow-boarding, downhill skiing and tobogganing.

Falls onto the lower backand tailbone are an inherent risk with all of these activities and should never be ignored because this is one of the most important areas of the spine.

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If this part of the spine is not maintained in its proper alignment, then conditions can develop such as lower back pain, sciatica or leg pains ( remember that there is no such thing as growing pains), spinal degenerative disease and even arthritis in the hips.

But, the biggest concern is that trauma to this area of the spine can set the stage for spinal curvature or scoliosis.

And parents; do not be fooled just because your kids do not complain of any pain. Kids fall all the time and spinal misalignments can often take 10 – 15 years before they produce any symptoms, and the only way to know for sure is to get a chiropractic check-up. Spinal health and posture is our area of expertise.

So, if you have kids who are involved in winter sports we would like to offer you a free initial consultation so you can find out for sure if your kids have any spinal issues.

All you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and speak to one of our customer service reps to schedule your appointment.

Remember that family appointments are also available. We have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings.

Remember too that we have over 25 years experience helping families just like yours.

Please take the time to make this very important phone call today!

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Merry Christmas

“Merry Christmas And Happy New Year From All Of Us At
Life Chiropractic Center”

 

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

“Irritable Bowel Syndrome Or IBS Is a Growing Concern – Here Is How Chiropractic Care Can Help”

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) or Spastic Colon is a huge concern in our country. 5 Million Canadians suffer from IBS which is typically characterized by abdominal pains, cramping & frequent changes in bowel function including gas, bloating, diarrhea & constipation.

There are 120,000 new cases every year & IBS can be chronic ( which means it is there all the time ) or recurrent ( which means it can come and go ), and females are more likely to get IBS.

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Medical treatments are restricted to controlling symptoms only because there is no known definitive cause but the most common theory is that it is a disorder of the interaction between the brain & the gastro-intestinal tract ( your digestive organs ).

Let me explain to you what this means….

The only thing that connects your brain to your digestive organs ( or any part of your body ,for that matter ) are your nerves.

So what these researchers are saying is that when these specific nerves are being compressed or choked because the spine is not aligned properly, this is what can disrupt the interaction between your brain & your digestive organs causing you to develop Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

If you have been reading these posts the past few weeks, you have learned how chiropractic care has helped thousands & thousands of patients who suffer from Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, and  IBS is no different.

Our chiropractic treatments are very helpful for IBS patients also.

So, if you or anyone in your family is suffering from IBS or any type of disease or condition affecting your digestive system, you need to call us right away.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge, family appointments are always available and our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Helping families just like yours build vibrant healthy drug-free lives.

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Treating Ulcerative Colitis

“Natural Treatment And Pain Relief For Ulcerative Colitis From Our Burlington Clinic”

Ulcerative Colitis is a disease of the large intestine ( colon ) that includes characteristic open sores and ulcers. The main symptom of this disease is abdominal pain with constant diarrhea which is often bloody.

This disease typically affects females more than males and the peak incidence is between 15 and 25 years of age.

It is not unusual for ulcerative colitis to be intermittent which means it can come and go, and for no apparent reason.

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Again, as with Crohn’s Disease, there is no known definitive cause and medical treatments are restricted to managing symptoms only.

When you refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this website, you will see that the nerve from the L1 level of the spine goes directly to the large intestine ( colon ). Whether you have ulcerative colitis or symptoms similar to those of ulcerative colitis, this part of the spine is frequently misaligned damaging the L1 nerve.

This is where chiropractic care has helped thousands of patients who suffer from this terrible disease.

Our treatments will keep the ever important L1 nerve functioning properly which is the only thing that will help your large intestine to function normally.

Chiropractic care is a must if you are suffering from ulcerative colitis.

To get yourself started under care, please call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember that initial consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.

Helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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Treating Crohns Disease

Alternative Treatment Options For Crohn’s Disease At Our Burlington Office

Crohn’s disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the rectum.

It is typically characterized by abdominal pains, diarrhea ( often times bloody ), vomiting & weight loss. It affects males & females equally, & usually presents initially in the late teens or early 20s.

Siblings of affected individuals are at high risk being 30X more likely to develop the disease.

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There are no known definitive causes for Crohn’s. Recent investigations describe it as an immune deficiency state and all medical treatments are restricted to controlling symptoms only.

If you suffer from Crohn’s or even if you are not sure, you need to know how chiropractic care has helped thousands of patients get relief.

When you look at The Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site, you will see how the nerves from the T12 level and the L1 level go to the small & large intestine ( 2 of the more common areas for the disease to develop ).

Invariably, people who suffer from Crohn’s will have compressed nerves (subluxations) at these levels.

And, if there are compressed nerves at these levels in seemingly healthy people, they will often times suffer from conditions & symptoms similar to Crohn’s.

Chiropractic adjustments will decompress these nerves & this is like turning the power back on in your body. And when the power is turned back on, your body will start to heal properly and function properly.

If you or someone in your family is suffering from Crohn’s disease and you are not getting chiropractic care, you need to call us right away.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge & family appointments are also available.